Author: Nate

  • Butler celebrates its dog

    The crowd at Butler University’s Starbucks last Friday afternoon consisted of students, faculty, local media and even a couple from Los Angeles-—all for a dog. Butler Blue II was celebrating both his birthday and retirement, with desserts for the crowd and a two-hour-long photo-op. The Butler University Student Foundation plans the birthday party each year…

  • OPINION | Tuition numbers are deceiving

    Butler once again increased its tuition, but in reality most students are paying a similar price. Many students do not realize two things about financial aid. Most of the $52.3-million financial aid budget does not actually exist, and the 3.75 percent hike in tuition will not affect students as badly as they might think. The…

  • OPINION | Indiana behind the times

    The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing cases regarding gay marriage this week. The Supreme Court’s job is to interpret the U.S. Constitution, but it also has the ability to make moral judgments. When 58 percent of the population supports the legalization of gay marriage, there should be no deliberation. Indiana law does not recognize…

  • OPINION | Butler facing a housing crisis

    Due to limited on-campus housing, Butler University should not require third-year students to live on campus. With the long list of underclassmen facing housing perils, the school could save itself a lot of trouble by allowing juniors to live off campus. This would free up rooms in Apartment Village, where sophomores could be allowed to…

  • OPINION | Students must concentrate most as spring arrives

    Students are back on the grind to finish the spring semester. The adjustment back to reality after Spring Break has set in, and the time has arrived to pressure students’ brains and try to keep stress levels down. But we all need a little inspiration to get through April. It’s finally spring, and shorts and…

  • OPINION | Butler GALA students halfway home

    Donald Perin is participating in the GALA program and has been studying in Europe this semester. This trip has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I’ve seen more history and culture in the last month-and-a-half than I will ever see again.  I’ve met some truly interesting and inspiring people, and I’ve…

  • A look through “Windows and Mirrors”

    Between 15,000 and 19,000 Afghan civilians have died in the war in Afghanistan, according to figures from www.costsofwar.org and the United Nations’ 2012 report on civilian casualties.  The war has lasted for more than a decade. Now, a month and a half after President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of 34,000 soldiers from Afghanistan by…

  • SAAC hosting inagural formal

    The Student Athlete Advisory Committee plans to host their inaugural spring formal for athletes at the end of the month.  According to SAAC Vice President Shelbi Burnett, the Committee has been trying to find a date that allows the most possible athletes to attend.  The dance has been tentatively set for Easter Sunday. Tickets for…

  • Big East move brings competition

    Butler will be joining one of the nation’s premier basketball conferences when it enters the Big East next season. Five teams from the new Big East, including the Butler men’s basketball team, were selected for this season’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Marquette (25-8, 14-4 in this season) has been a perennial contender in…